Joel Embiid had a dominant performance in the Philadelphia 76ers' home opener against the Portland Trail Blazers, scoring 35 points, grabbing 15 rebounds, dishing out 7 assists, and recording 6 blocks and 2 steals. The Sixers won the game 126-98. Meanwhile, Deandre Ayton had an impressive game for the Blazers, averaging 8.3 points in his first three games in Portland, and recording 23 rebounds, 10 points, and 2 blocks in a win against the Toronto Raptors.
Deandre Ayton Snags Career-High 23 Rebounds in Blazers' First Win https://t.co/XUcdkWwSRB
Ausar Thompson tonight: 15 Points 10 Rebounds 3 Assists 3 Blocks 1 Steal https://t.co/2WxA31gqKg
Deandre Ayton had 23 REBOUNDS in the Blazers win over the Raptors tonight. DOMINAYTON. 😤 https://t.co/Fc2xYq4T9W
Deandre Ayton tonight: 23 rebounds (career high)😳🤯 10 points 2 blocks Dominance 😤 https://t.co/LrbrGI3JYl
Deandre Ayton tonight: 23 rebounds 😳🤯 10 points 2 blocks Dominance 😤 https://t.co/qnURMdhGNh
Deandre Ayton can be a serious difference maker. The rebounding sure, but if he can knock down the floaters he gets in the middle of the lane in pick-and-roll situations he can average 15-18 a game. That was fun to watch the Blazers play hard #ripcity
Deandre Ayton tonight: 10 Points 23 Rebounds 2 Assists 2 Blocks 1 Steal 55% FG https://t.co/SB275pqSGU
DeAndre Ayton has 22 rebounds against Toronto.
Ben Simmons tonight: 11 points 10 rebounds 8 assists 83% FG https://t.co/zudjfZir3i
Reigning #KiaMVP Joel Embiid made his presence felt in the Sixers' home-opener! 35 PTS 15 REB 7 AST 6 BLK https://t.co/0WNWxCuqmd
Deandre Ayton is averaging 8.3 points for the 0-3 Blazers 💪 https://t.co/57S1B0llpg
Deandre Ayton is averaging 8.3 PPG in his first 3 games in Portland Portland is 0-3 https://t.co/uJ1jxCxanS
Joel Embiid with a DOMINANT performance in the home opener 😤 https://t.co/9R9Bi2M1WS
Embiid was DOMINANT tonight: 35 PTS 15 REB 7 AST 6 BLK 2 STL Sixers 126, Trail Blazers 98. https://t.co/MuwtneRQSC
Joel Embiid was on a mission in the first half ‼️ 24 PTS 9 REB 5 BLK PHI/POR: https://t.co/WfH3FJ6tZs https://t.co/unaYedLsLU
Embiid spin and SLAM 💥 He's got 24 PTS, 9 REB, and 5 BLK at the half! https://t.co/P3EwRGHCvI